International Humanist and Ethical Union
Only the Secular Party supports comprehensive secularism
Upcoming events:
Federal Election 2010.
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Monthly meetings in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Brisbane
News items:
- The Secular Party endorses statements made by Ayaan Hirsi Ali on her tour of Australia ... more
- A judge in the Federal Magistrates Court has upheld the right of children to be able to choose their religion when they are old enough to do so ... more
- On the 16th of June 2010, the Secular Party of Australia became an officially registered party with the Australian Electoral Commission.
- The Secular Party made a submission to the Senate Inquiry into a public benefit test for religious organisations on 16 June 2010 ... more
- The Global Atheist Convention was held in Melbourne, 10-12 March 2010. The Secular Party is not an atheist party, but many supporters may have an interest in this. Party president John Perkins was a presenter at the Convention.
- The World Parliament of Religions was held in Melbourne in December 2009. The Secular Party made a presentation at the parliament on the benefits of secularism in keeping the peace between religions.
- Popemobile protester charges overturned. 27 April 2009 ... In a victory for free speech and the freedom to criticise religious crimes, the NSW Police were today forced to withdraw their charges against the builder of the fake Popemobile.. ...
- The Australian Human Rights Commission commissioned a report on Freedom of Religion and Belief. The Secular Party was concerned about the possible agenda of this inquiry and made a submission. (see submission document)
- Submission to Treasury Review of Austraria's future Tax System. 13 October 2008 ... We provide estimates of the cost to taxpayers of the tax concessions and subsidies that are granted to religious organizations. ...
- Catholics and the Victorian abortion Bill. 06 October 2008 ... Media Release
- Hillsong Church has no place in public schools. 9 September 2008 ... Media Release
- Submission to Senate Inquiry on Charities. 28 August 2008 ... The current disclosure regime is archaic because ...
- Catholic World Youth Day is state sponsored pilgrimage. 2 April 2008 ... Media Release
- Secular Party at the 2007 Newtown Festival ... download video (6mb)
- Secular Party Campaign Launch 7 November 2007 ... Media Release.
- Dr Philip Nitschke and the Secular Party join forces, 6 November 2007 ... more.
- Australia, coal and global warming, 27 September 2007 ... more.
- Secular Party merges with Freedom From Religion Party, 20 August 2007 ... more.
- Mr Howard and Mr Rudd at the Hillsong church, 11 August 2007 ... more.
- 2006 Census shows big increase in non-believers, 10 August 2007 ... more.
- Secular Party Submission argues that school uniforms should be uniform, 7 June 2007 ... more.
- Freethought groups oppose school chaplains, 30 October 2006 ... more.
- Secular Party Submission argues that discrimination against same-sex relationships is caused by religious prejudice, 16 June 2006 ... more.
- Poll shows most favour separation of Church and State 21 February 2006 ... more.
With or without religion, you'd have good people doing good things and evil people doing bad things, but for good people to do bad things, it takes religion. - Steven Weinberg
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